Darryl A Brown

2029 Heather Lane

Slidell, LA 70461
db649634@westpost.net
2010/6/21
DARRYL BROWN
2029 Heather Lane Slidell, LA 70461
db649634@westpost.net 985.288.5132 504.251.8703
ENGINEERING PROFILE
Versatile and solution-oriented Engineer with expertise in manufacturing, reliab
ility, and quality
Highly knowledgeable and extremely focused, leveraging extensive engineering car
eer to steer application of leading principles, theories, and concepts to secure
top-level quality, safety, efficiency, and productivity. Expertise in program a
nd project coordination, collaborating across levels to achieve short- and long-
term organizational objectives. Proven technical proficiency with talent for imp
roving processes, systems, designs, and products.
Highlights of Expertise:
Project Coordination Product Optimization Quality & Compliance
Test Requirements & Execution Concept & Equipment Evaluation
Troubleshooting / Resolution Process Redesign
Inspection / Review Research & Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LOCKHEED MARTIN, New Orleans, LA
Progressed through multiple engineering roles throughout long-term and successfu
l tenure with this global leader providing innovative security and technology so
lutions.
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (2004 2009)
Charged with designing cost-effective and reliable manufacturing processes, proc
edures, and layouts utilized in assembly, equipment installation, and machining,
processing, and material handling. Leverage expertise to steer engineering effo
rts based on design concepts and specification requirements to ensure best-pract
ice utilization of equipment and methodologies. Implement inspection / test requ
irements within production plans.
Key Contributions:
Successfully designed and developed manufacturing processes /
techniques in alignment with statistical process control.
Played key role in delivering multiple on-target projects and
programs.
Honored with multiple Performance Recognition Awards and the
Director Spot Award.
Sr. Reliability Engineer (2001 2004)
Held accountability for planning, coordinating, and executing technical and comp
rehensive reliability studies to evaluate engineering design concepts and design
of experiments (DOE) constructs. Evaluated corrective measures to ensure alignm
ent with acceptable reliability standards. Identified and reported on proposed c
hanges in design / formulation to secure system or process reliability improveme
nts. Pinpointed units requiring environmental testing, to include determining nu
mber of samples necessary to reach statistically valid data.
Key Contribution:
Drove compliance with company, customer, and governmental
agency reliability requirements through detailed plan analysis and
development of reliability engineering programs.
Quality Control Source Inspector (1981 2001)
Served on point to inspect performance of machinery, equipment, on-flight hardwa
re, and tools to verify efficiency. Investigated, analyzed, and corrected issues
and deficiencies to maintain top-level product quality; collaborated with Produ
ction / Engineering departments on troubleshooting and discrepancy resolution.
Key Contribution:
Expertly inspected thermal protection, electrical, and mechanical
systems and products.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
MBA in Quality Management LOYOLA UNIVERSITY, New Orleans, LA
BS in Manufacturing Engineering SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY, New Orleans, LA
Certifications
Six Sigma Black Belt, 2003 Certified Quality Manager (CQM), 2002
Selected Professional Training
Security Curriculum, External Tank Engineering/Drawings Basic Blueprint reading
How to Use Milliohmmeters Electrical Measurements
Overview of ET High Heat and Debris Areas Liaison Weighing
Devices Catia V4 ISO Other Lockheed training available upon
request
Professional Affiliations
American Society For Quality National Black MBA Association Management Associati
on National Society of Black Engineers L M Leadership Association